Tough Decisions Made Up Front

Making some difficult calls, the Packers coaching staff has settled on a starting offensive line heading into Friday's third preseason game at Arizona, and at this point barring an injury or significant drop-off in performance, this is the line the offense will open the regular season with on Sept. 13 vs. Chicago.

It's Allen Barbre at right tackle, Josh Sitton at right guard, Jason Spitz at center, Daryn Colledge at left guard and Chad Clifton at left tackle.

The last two spots were never in question during training camp, but the first three have been the subject of legitimate competition. Barbre and second-year pro Breno Giacomini had been battling for the starting right tackle job, while all three center-right guard combinations among Sitton, Spitz (who plays both spots) and center Scott Wells were being used on a regular basis.

Head Coach Mike McCarthy acknowledged none of the decisions was partic..